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Lee University

Cleveland, TNPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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71%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$18,878
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$38,082
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Lee University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Cleveland, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading540 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,208
Earnings 5yr: $80,730
Debt: $16,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,388
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,300
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,769
Earnings 5yr: $65,278
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,274
Earnings 5yr: $61,940
Debt: $25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,203
Earnings 5yr: $42,674
Debt: $28,979
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,167
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,697
Earnings 5yr: $51,854
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,116
Earnings 5yr: $46,710
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,249
Earnings 5yr: $50,400
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,382
Earnings 5yr: $41,273
Debt: $23,832
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,719
Earnings 5yr: $39,475
Debt: $26,450
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,573
Earnings 5yr: $45,840
Debt: $29,625
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,844
Earnings 5yr: $43,323
Debt: $28,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,221
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,750
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,193
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,245
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,096
Earnings 5yr: $53,680
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,095
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,241
Earnings 5yr: $47,384
Debt: $26,750
Education, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,329
Earnings 5yr: $34,307
Debt: $28,375
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,882
Earnings 5yr: $43,634
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,878
In-State Tuition$23,790
Out-of-State Tuition$23,790
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

29%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$38,082
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,222

Completion Signals

63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$64,091
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